Enjoy the Cookies. Keep the Perspective. Build the Habit.
Happy Holidays to you all — Merry Xmakah, Happy New Year (almost), and thank you for being here.
Before anything else, a moment of real gratitude:
Resilient Body does not exist without the people on this list.
Not the space. Not the programming. Not the ideas. Not the growth.
Just people choosing to show up — imperfectly, consistently, and with trust.
So thank you. Truly.
Now, for the message some of you need to hear this week:
Enjoy the cookie.
Have the wine if you want it.
Be present with the people you care about.
And please don’t turn a few meals into a moral referendum on your health.
Yes — alcohol is technically poison.
Yes — sugar isn’t a superfood.
And yes — most of us enjoy these things occasionally anyway.
That contradiction doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human.
Why the Holidays Feel “Hard” (Even If Nothing Is Wrong)
If you’ve noticed more mental noise around food lately — thinking about it more, negotiating with yourself, feeling oddly “off” — you’re not broken.
More often than not, it’s simply because:
The food is just… around more.
More treats at work.
More shared meals.
More social pressure.
More tradition.
For most people, the healthier move this time of year isn’t tighter control — it’s letting go of unnecessary tension.
If you’ve historically struggled with the holidays, consider trying something different this year:
👉 Enjoy them on purpose.
It’s One Day (And the Math Matters)
Let’s anchor this in reality.
One day is 0.27% of your year..
Even a few holiday meals barely register in the long-term picture unless you let them spiral into weeks of guilt, restriction, and rebound.
Health isn’t made (or lost) in a single day.
It’s shaped by what you practice most often.
The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s continuity.
3 Simple Ways to Boost Joy (Now and Anytime)
These aren’t “holiday hacks.”
They’re habits that compound — especially when things feel busy or emotionally charged.
1. Practice Gratitude (Yes, It Actually Works)
The science:
Gratitude activates dopamine and reward-related brain pathways, reinforcing positive emotional states over time.
Try this today:
Name three things you’re grateful for right now:
A body part that lets you move
Something hard you got through this year
A relationship, routine, or moment you usually overlook
This isn’t forced positivity — it’s attentional training.
And again: we are deeply grateful for you.
2. Move — Lightly Counts
The science:
Even low-intensity movement releases endorphins and reduces stress hormones. It also helps regulate appetite and mood.
Try this:
20–30 minutes of walking, hiking, dancing, or anything that feels restorative — ideally outside if possible.
No workout heroics required.
3. Connect With Someone (On Purpose)
The science:
Human connection increases oxytocin and lowers cortisol. We’re wired for this — even the introverts among us.
Try this:
Have one real conversation.
Reach out to someone you haven’t in a while.
Or just be fully present with the people you’re already with.
Small connections matter more than big gestures.
Now Go Enjoy the Damn Cookie
Really.
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Thank you again for being part of this community.
We’re excited for what’s coming in 2026